Archive:Winter overnight sea kayaking expedition

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Intermediate trip. It's winter so you should be well practiced at self rescue procedure and have full immersion gear (French immersion not mandatory but encouraged). Exact destination to be determined at pre trip meeting based on weather and collective experience level. Possible destinations include Halkett Bay on Gambier Island, Plumper Cove on Keats Island or Indian Arm as a backup if Howe Sound is stormy. Email the group if you have other ideas. This trip is weather dependent. I am NOT certified as a kayak guide or instructor.

Skills required

Strong swimmer (able to swim 200m unassisted in under 8 minutes)

Competent wet exit self rescue, ie when you flip, you need to be able to get out of your boat upside down, then turn your boat over and get back in using your paddle float and practiced skill. This can be practiced at the voc kayak-polo sessions in the pool every other tuesday night.